Windows and Active Directory

Use of Accounts (Windows Active Directory)

Workstation Accounts/Department Accounts

• These accounts are the ones you use for workstations and areas with generic tasks
• Always put AWS\<Dept> when signing in as these are security credentials needed to access your work account. 

Personal Accounts

• These accounts are users that usually have administrative tasks and are given to supervisors and up or stationed in admin.
• If you require your own account or are given specific tasks using a computer that are not specifically shared to others. You can request your manager to request from IT an account for you. 
• AWS\<User>

Shared Folder

• These folders are used to share files between:
• • Company 
  • • Note that files stored here are being shared THROUGHOUT THE COMPANY. All departments can access these files. 
    • If you need to share files between department do so either via google drive or email. Note that these should be temporary only. 
    • If you need anything printed you can use this shared folder but delete it after.
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  • Departmental Share
  • • These files are for your specific department and are for your use.
    • Usually included in these are Department Accounts and officers of the department.
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  • Personal Folder
  • • All important files must be stored here
    • This is for the Account's personal use
    • It is always recommended to store IMPORTANT files here to prevent any losses when the computer goes down or needs to be replaced.
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• Company Shared Folder, Departmental Folder and Personal Folders should exist on your desktop as well for easier access. ​
  

Wifi Access for internal files in Laptops

• • Always use AceWaterSpa-Admin Wifi
  • • IT should have included access to this when laptop or device was issued. 
  • Wired connection should also function as proper access to internal files.
  • No wired connection exists for guests